Warfarin-induced sublingual hematoma mimicking Ludwig angina: Conservative management of a potentially life-threatening condition.
Cashman, Emma Shandilya, Munish Amin, Mohammed Hughes, Joe Walsh, Michael
Cashman, Emma
Shandilya, Munish
Amin, Mohammed
Hughes, Joe
Walsh, Michael
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2011-02
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Blood Transfusion
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hematoma
Humans
International Normalized Ratio
Ludwig's Angina
Middle Aged
Mouth Floor
Plasma
Vitamin K
Warfarin
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hematoma
Humans
International Normalized Ratio
Ludwig's Angina
Middle Aged
Mouth Floor
Plasma
Vitamin K
Warfarin
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Abstract
Sublingual hematoma secondary to excessive anticoagulation is a rare, life-threatening condition. Reports in the literature have emphasized the importance of a prompt reversal of the causative coagulopathy by intravenous administration of vitamin K and fresh frozen plasma. In the event of an unstable airway, surgical intervention via tracheostomy or cricothyroidectomy is advocated. We report a case of sublingual hematoma that was treated conservatively, and we discuss the presentation and management of this entity.
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en
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1942-7522
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21328214